Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath warns that educational technology in classrooms is harming children's learning and contributing to falling IQ scores across the West. While some experts agree edtech has been oversold, others caution that correlational data does not prove causation.
NPR's Camila Domonoske explores the expansion of robotaxis in the U.S., highlighting Waymo's leading role, recent safety data showing fewer crashes, and ongoing challenges with unusual traffic situations.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv sparked fires across two districts early Sunday. Meanwhile, Ukrainian long-range strikes hit a military airfield and rocket facility deep inside Russia, as diplomatic tensions rise over reports of potential US arms transfers via Turkey.
Taiwan's counter-drone shield faces renewed scrutiny following an audit revealing technical shortcomings, procurement failures, and delays in protecting key military facilities against advanced drone models.
A China-led team has set a record for perovskite solar panel efficiency at 22%, outperforming silicon panels in real-world testing, paving the way for low-cost, high-efficiency commercial production.
European businesses consider using open-weight Chinese AI systems to strengthen technological sovereignty, as they offer greater operational control when hosted locally, despite introducing new supply-chain dependencies.
Chinese scientists develop an ultra-sensitive Hall-effect magnetic sensor capable of detecting faint magnetic fields (e.g., a submarine 500m away) from a chip smaller than a grain of dust, overcoming a decades-old sensitivity-noise trade-off.
Chinese EV manufacturers are incorporating advanced technologies like AI assistants, VR digital cockpits, and innovative entertainment systems, appealing to young drivers and setting them apart globally.
Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner, Ada Chung, advises caution with personal data, especially in online shopping and sign-ups, as complaints rose 62% in the first half of 2026, largely attributed to the AI era.
Cyberport completed its fifth-phase project in Hong Kong, featuring offices and a Tier III+ data centre to drive AI development, according to Simon Chan Sai-ming.
Russia designates Germany's FSO research center as undesirable. Meanwhile, Berlin holds the Rave the Planet techno parade under heightened security following a July terror attack, and Rhine water levels reach record lows.
Mit einer Schweigeminute für die Opfer eines Terroranschlags hat die Technoparade Rave The Planet im Berliner Tiergarten begonnen. Die Polizei ist mit rund 1.500 Beamten im Einsatz.
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro discussed the company's strong parks performance, streaming growth strategies, and commitment to keeping ESPN during a CNBC interview on Friday.
Le fonds souverain norvégien a acquis pour 82 millions de dollars d'actions dans BitMine Immersion Technologies, s'offrant une exposition indirecte à Ethereum via une entreprise spécialisée dans l'accumulation et le staking d'ETH.
Uber is expanding its partnership with China's Pony.ai to introduce over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe, starting in Zagreb, Croatia, with plans to grow into four additional cities.
A Washington University study reveals 4,000-year-old silkworm cocoons found along Uzbekistan's Surkhan-Darya River, showing they left China 2,000 years before the traditional Silk Road narrative.
A 29-year-old Queensland man lost over $166,000 to an AI-driven cryptocurrency investment scam after clicking an online ad. Experts warn that AI enables criminals to deploy hyper-realistic scam ecosystems faster than regulators can remove them.
Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to remove electromagnetic aircraft launch systems from its newest carriers and return to steam catapults, a directive expected to cost billions and draw pushback.
Figure Technology Solutions reported $4.3 billion in consumer loan marketplace volume for the second quarter, up 132% year-on-year, while quarterly net income nearly tripled to $87 million.
An experimental maglev vehicle developed at China's Donghu Laboratory reached 800 kmph in 5.3 seconds on a 1-km test track in Hubei, marking its third world record in six months and pointing to potential aerospace and industrial applications.
Singapore's SM2 scholarship programme, launched in 1997, recruits top Chinese high school students for fully funded science and engineering degrees in exchange for a 6-year work commitment in Singapore.
Despite a slowdown in China's ultra-luxury car market, a growing segment of younger, professionally diverse drivers are opting for top-end EVs from domestic brands, prioritizing technology and driving experience over traditional luxury prestige.
The Hong Kong Open, after a brief stint with LIV Golf's funding, will return to the Asian Tour in November 2023, anticipating a future partnership with the DP World Tour in 2027, reflecting the turbulent landscape of professional golf.
The UK government is launching AI boot camps in north-west England to help unemployed young people aged 16 to 21 gain workplace skills and apprenticeships with local companies, amid rising youth unemployment rates.
